178.5 HV to HRC

178.5 HV = 17.5 HRC

HVHRC
163.5 HV16.03
168.5 HV16.52
173.5 HV17.01
178.517.5
183.5 HV17.99
188.5 HV18.48
193.5 HV18.97

178.5 HV = 17.5 HRC

Formula (approximate)

1 HRC ≈ 10.2 HV · 1 HRB ≈ 1.8 HV · 1 Mohs ≈ 0.1 HV — approximate; real conversions vary by material per ASTM E140